not up to snuff
Example Sentences
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He has high standards and can be brisk in cutting off lawyers not up to snuff.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
In 1894, Bernhardt had commissioned illustrations from a studio to promote her latest play, “Gismonda,” but the first round of mock-ups was not up to snuff.
From New York Times • May 11, 2023
We have seen other car companies come to the realization that their charging networks are not up to snuff to compete with Tesla.
From The Verge • Jun. 21, 2022
If yours is not up to snuff, try this list of ways to boost your reception when calls and messages don't go through.
From Fox News • Feb. 10, 2022
But Ruth May was not up to snuff, so she was being quiet, hanging on to Mother’s hand.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
